winged

1 of 2

adjective

ˈwiŋd 

also (except for sense 1a(2))

ˈwiŋ-əd 

1

a(1)

: having wings

winged seeds

(2)

: having wings of a specified kind

—used in combination

strong-winged

b

: using wings in flight

2

a

: soaring with or as if with wings : elevated

b

: swift, rapid

winged

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of wing entry 2

Examples of winged in a Sentence

Adjective

birds and other winged creatures

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Inside Harry and Meghan’s Global Property Portfolio Spanning nearly 25,000 square feet, the multi-winged megamansion has nine bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, including a one-bedroom guesthouse. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

The simplest and most flattering way to achieve winged liner is just extending your liner out slightly beyond the lashes, then bringing a line from the lower corner of the lid up to meet it. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

The bees themselves, also crafted in a yellow gold with black stripe accents, featured winged detailing and smaller gemstones. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

Swift swapped out her red lipstick for a dark pink, and finished off her look with black winged eyeliner. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing winged

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• net-winged
• red-winged blackbird
• two-winged fly
• winged bean
• winged elm

Rhymes for winged

• ringed
• stringed
• tinged